Best of the Spectator

This week, we look at the rise of woke corporations, and how concepts like 'microaggressions', 'allyship', and 'toxic masculinity' are starting to enter the workplace (00:35). We also hear about Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - he's fallen from grace, and does he have anyone to blame but himself (13:40)? Plus, we hear about Shanghai's marriage market (20:05), and there's even an apology from Rod Liddle at the end (28:40).With Toby Young, Berkeley Wilde, Leah McLaren, Leyland Cecco, Cindy Yu, Yuan Ren, Rod Liddle, and James Bartholomew.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Produced by Cindy Yu and Siva Thaganrajah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Josh Glancy, Washington Correspondent for the Sunday Times.Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's books podcast Sam talks to Max Porter, former publisher at Granta and author of the prizewinning debut Grief Is The Thing With Feathers, about his brilliant new novel Lanny (reviewed by Andrew Motion here). He asks: why are we used to novels having 15 page boring bits? What does the Green Man myth, and myth in general, have to offer readers? How do you convey the white noise of a village's chatter on the page? And which Thomas brother is the best: Dylan or RS? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Daniel McCarthy, the Editor of Modern Age.Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Table Talk, Lara and Livvy talk to Ella Risbridger, chef and writer, whose new recipe book is Midnight Chicken: & Other Recipes Worth Living For. It's part memoir, part cookery; exploring mental health, friendship, love, and the redemptive power of food and cooking. On the podcast, Ella talks about the man that she moved from Dubai to London for, what it's like to be the cover girl of Aga Living (can you tell she grew up with an aga?), and the recipe for the best roast chicken in the world.Please note that this podcast features a candid discussion of suicide and suicide ideation.Table Talk is a series of podcasts where celebrity guests talk about their life stories, through the food and drink that have come to define them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabel Hardman brings you the highlights from Sunday's political interviews. Today's podcast features John McDonnell, Joan Ryan, Caroline Flint, Liam Fox and Tony Blair. Produced by Matthew Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.Presented by Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: May and Corbyn were dragged reluctantly to new positions on Brexit. So, have they lost control of their parties? And what does this mean for a timely Brexit, or indeed, Brexit at all (00:45)? Lara also talks to our Literary Editor, Sam Leith, on the joys of videogaming. What’s behind the success of this £4 billion industry (21:20)?With Katy Balls, James Forsyth, Nick Boles MP, Sienna Rodgers, Sam Leith, and Harry Darwin.Presented by Lara Prendergast.Produced by Cindy Yu and Siva Thaganrajah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s books podcast Sam talks to Peter Stanford, author of Angels: A Visible and Invisible History. Why is it that, according to some polls, more people believe in angels than believe in God? Peter takes us on a tour through history, theology and literature to find how the winged cherubs on our Christmas cards got there, and why they look as they do. Along the way he addresses some of the vital questions. Do angels have wings — and if so, how many? What are they made of — light, or compressed air? Are they above or below humans in the hierarchy of creation? Which is the friendliest archangel: Michael, Gabriel or Raphael? And how many can dance on the head of a pin?Presented by Sam Leith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fraser Nelson talks to Jacob Rees-Mogg about where the ERG went wrong, how to get away with never changing nappies how much religion impacts his politics - and much more. Recorded in front of a sell-out audience of 2,300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.